Building & Zoning Department

Building Permits(Building Permits are not available online)

Please be advised that Building permits are required for various home improvement projects. These include new construction, additions, storage sheds, roofing, fences, pools and others. To ensure that your project does not require a Building Permit, please contact the office at 610-363-9450.

Contact the Zoning Officer and Building Inspector for Regulations and Restrictions.

Digging & Utilities

Before starting any work that requires digging, remember to call the Pennsylvania One Call System 800-242-1776 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

You must give at least 3 days notice before beginning your project. They will notify the phone company, cable company, water, electric to mark the lines. Note that phone and cable lines are often within 6 inches of the surface.

Power digging equipment should not be used within 24 inches on either side of the markings.

Utility Codes

Red: Electric power line cables, conduit and lighting cable

Yellow: Gas, oil, steam, petroleum gaseous materials

Orange: Communications, alarm, signal lines, cable or conduit

Blue: Water, irrigation, slurry

Green: Sewers and drain lines

Pink: Temporary survey mark

White: Proposed excavation

Avoid Problems by calling 800-242-1776 to mark utility lines before you dig. The service is free and it's the law.